Luigi's Mansion 3
- October 31, 2019
- Next Level Games
Almost twenty years after the first game's release, Luigi's Mansion 3 continues the green-clad hero's ghost hunting extravaganza. But does the formula still work as well as it did in 2002? Our review.
Luigi's Mansion 3 is a horror action game where Luigi bravely explores a haunted hotel to rescue Mario and friends after a trap set by King Boo. The game features both single-player and multiplayer options, readers can enjoy the adventure alone or with a friend in local co-op mode using the split screen feature. This game guarantees a thrilling experience full of puzzles, ghosts, and adventure.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Luigi's Mansion 3 features stunning visuals and charming animations that enhance the overall experience.
- The game offers engaging gameplay with clever puzzles and unique boss fights, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The addition of multiplayer modes, including co-op play with Gooigi, adds depth and replayability to the game.
- The game can feel short and lacks significant rewards for collecting items, which may diminish replay value.
- Some players find the controls awkward, particularly when aiming and using certain mechanics, which can lead to frustration.
- The difficulty level is inconsistent, with some bosses being too easy while others present a more significant challenge.
- gameplay29 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Luigi's Mansion 3 is praised for its whimsical charm, engaging mechanics, and diverse level design, offering a rich experience filled with inventive puzzles and satisfying boss battles. While some mechanics, like Gooigi, can feel cumbersome, the overall gameplay loop is enjoyable and encourages exploration, making it a standout title on the Nintendo Switch. Despite minor criticisms regarding certain mechanics and the pacing of co-op features, the game successfully combines fun, challenge, and charm, appealing to both solo and multiplayer experiences.
“Luigi's Mansion 3 for Nintendo Switch delivers whimsical charm and engaging gameplay.”
“There is so much charm in every nook and cranny of this experience, and it has an addicting gameplay loop that carries through into every floor of this haunted hotel.”
“With a great range of puzzles and challenges alongside a series best in gameplay and combat, it is a game I wholeheartedly recommend to any Switch owner, especially in this most spooky of times.”
“The Gooigi mechanic, while it may add some gameplay variety, is a bit of a chore to use.”
“Overall gameplay: okay. Mechanics: it's a little hard to control the direction of your Poltergust with the analog stick; apparently, you can turn that off in the settings, but the fact that it's enabled by default is a little annoying.”
“Some of the mechanics consist of using Gooigi, a plunger, and a dark light.”
- story20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of the game is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a classic rescue narrative that, while not overly complex, offers a fun and immersive experience. Players appreciate the length of the story mode, which can last between eleven to twenty hours depending on completionist goals, and the creative boss battles add to the overall charm. The inclusion of cooperative elements, such as the "gooigi" feature, enhances the gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of varying skill levels.
“I love the exploration and the storyline.”
“The game has plenty of secrets to explore with fun cutscenes thrown in throughout the story.”
“The story mode being the main draw of the game will last you around eleven to fourteen hours to finish - which is pretty long for an entry in this franchise.”
“However, that's only if you go for the bare minimum of completing the story - without looking for any secrets and whatnot.”
“If you go for full completion, the story will last you around twenty hours.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in Luigi's Mansion 3 have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, intricate design, and smooth animations, often compared to Pixar films. Players are particularly impressed by the interactive environments and the attention to detail, which enhance the overall immersive experience. Despite the limitations of the Nintendo Switch, the game delivers a visually impressive performance that showcases the developers' creativity and technical prowess.
“With stunning visuals and inventive puzzles, it immerses players in Luigi's ghostly adventure.”
“The atmosphere is top-notch, further supplemented by the diverse soundtrack and polished graphics reminiscent of a Pixar film.”
“Luigi’s Mansion 3 is not only a graphical powerhouse and showcase for next-level games’ unrivaled mastery of video game animation, it’s also an immense helping of spooky fun as well.”
“Though the Switch is not as powerful as PS or PC, it sure delivers its graphics with style and acceptable smoothness.”
“Luigi’s Mansion 3 is not only a graphical powerhouse and a showcase for next-level games' unrivaled mastery of video game animation, but it’s also an immense helping of spooky fun as well.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with Luigi's quirky personality and amusing antics providing frequent laughs throughout the gameplay. Players appreciate the clever mechanics, such as sucking up ghosts and objects, which add a layer of hilarity, especially during encounters with unique boss ghosts. The game's charming cutscenes and attention to detail enhance the overall comedic experience, making exploration enjoyable and entertaining.
“The last resort is full of so many details, unique boss ghosts with personalities, and humorous quips.”
“This game made me laugh pretty often, which I wasn't expecting.”
“Luigi is such a funny and amusing character and this game uses that to the fullest.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally viewed as less spooky compared to the original Luigi's Mansion, with a more light-hearted and charming tone. While some players miss the suspenseful elements, the beautifully crafted environments, diverse soundtrack, and polished graphics contribute to a rich and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game compensates for its atmospheric shortcomings with engaging gameplay mechanics and a fun ambiance.
“The atmosphere is top-notch, further supplemented by the diverse soundtrack and polished graphics reminiscent of a Pixar film.”
“Beautifully crafted rooms and atmosphere, fantastic sound design, builds on the basic formula without changing it drastically, great pacing throughout, fun puzzles that never feel too difficult.”
“The only elephant in the room here is that the game is lacking the atmosphere of the first entry on the GameCube.”
“Maybe I'm older now and I don't feel the same as I did as a kid playing the original Luigi's Mansion, but the atmosphere of the game feels more light-hearted and fun than suspenseful and scary.”
“As with Luigi's Mansion 2 on the 3DS (also developed by Next Level), the spooky atmosphere is somewhat lacking compared to the GameCube original.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a well-crafted, wholesome adventure that offers both enjoyment and learning experiences. Players appreciate the inventive levels and the humorous, heartwarming nature of Luigi's actions, particularly in the cooperative campaign mode.
“Well-crafted wholesome adventure.”
“Even so, it was a wholesome adventure and learning experience.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of mini-games and multiplayer options that enhance replay value, others feel that completing the main game quickly diminishes their desire to replay it.
“Other mini games are available to play as well, and the replay value is excellent.”
“This game features both local and online multiplayer, which significantly enhances its replayability.”
“Because I was able to beat LM3 so quickly and with an A-rank on the first try, there is no replay value in it for me, and I am already tempted to sell it.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive themes that enhance the atmosphere, contrasting with previous titles that featured more silence. The diverse soundtrack complements the polished graphics, creating a cinematic experience akin to a Pixar film.
“Each level's theme is immersive with appropriate music, unlike the first game which has a decent portion of the game in silence or Luigi whistling.”
“The atmosphere is top-notch, further supplemented by the diverse soundtrack and polished graphics reminiscent of a Pixar film.”
Critic Reviews
Luigi's Mansion 3 Review
Luigi’s Mansion 3 is not only a graphical powerhouse and showcase for Next Level Games’ unrivalled mastery of video game animation, it’s also an immense helping of spooky fun as well. The amount of care and consideration poured into every facet of the game is abundantly clear, and it all results in one of the most enjoyable and attractive Switch titles of the year. It's also the undisputed high point of a franchise which – following this sterling release – will hopefully get even more love and attention from Nintendo fandom, and the gaming community as a whole.
90%Local haunts
Almost twenty years after the first game's release, Luigi's Mansion 3 continues the green-clad hero's ghost hunting extravaganza. But does the formula still work as well as it did in 2002? Our review.
90%Luigi’s Mansion 3 Review – Let’s go ghostbusting
Luigi’s Mansion 3 has some flaws but don’t let them scare you away. This is another gem for the Switch and was a joy to play for someone like myself who adored the original.
80%
